Joshua T. Weinhandl, PhD

RESEARCH INTERESTSWeinhandl’s main research interests included lower extremity injury biomechanics, movement coordination and variability. A primary focus of his research is to address basic and applied research questions relating to neuromuscular control deficits using a combination of approaches involving kinetic, kinematic and electromyographic analyses. Coupled with computational models, Weinhandl believes these investigations may provide greater insight into the nexus between biomechanical and neuromuscular processes underlying human movement control and decision-making. The overall goal of these efforts is to develop improved intervention strategies for musculoskeletal injury prevention and rehabilitation. Most recently Weinhandl has been applying this research paradigm to the understanding of risk factors and injury mechanisms for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, knee osteoarthritis, and chronic ankle instability.

EDUCATION

PhD

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Biomechanics

MS

Ball State University

Biomechanics

BS

Grenville College

Kinesiology

EXPERIENCE2015-Present Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee
2011-2015 Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWeinhandl is a member of the American Society of Biomechanics, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He also regularly serves as a reviewer for several journals including Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,Journal of Biomechanics, Gait and Posture, Journal of Applied Biomechanics,Sport Biomechanics, and Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.